Omaha daily bee., 1887-02-13
DOINCS OF THE DEVOTEES,
The Movements Of 0maha's Society Folk
For the Past Week.
THE BRILLIANT RECEPTIONS.
The Blessing of Browneil Hall-The
Elks' BaiI-The Coipetzer Re-
ception-Music and
Art Notes.
Omnhn Society.

nature the past week, that minor happen
ings have been overlooked till lull in
TIE rush of receptions may again bring
teas and card parties into prominence.
1t is quietly understood that cards will be
among the sub rosa indulgences of the
Lentcn season that is so fast swooping
down upon us and the perils of bezique
and euchre, not to speak of quiet game
of poker, will again beset those, who for
season have resigned their pet dssipa-
ton that they may bask in the approval
of the elect. 1t is doubtful whether the
reform based as it is on motives that be-
ing Analysed prove to be more worldly
than the evil it pretends to cry down.
will last longer than a decade. People
are bound to awaken To- the conviction
that life is too short for an enforced
martyrdom of reception giving. They
may pay due respect to the duly dccorous
at proper intervals, but human nature is
too human to subsist on the diluted diet
that is now being offered for its delecta-
non. The reaction will be so complete
and eflectual that not even the INGRAM
matlcal lnYectives of all the modern re-
yivalists put together can check 1T.
Brownell Hall Reception.
The opening of the new Brownell hall
Wednesday night was unquestiouably the
event of the week, and completely over
shadowed anything of social nature
that has taken place. The large and
beautiful structure, modelled after the
Queen Anne style, was brilliantly llluml-
mated, and loomed up grandly for blocks
away. The adjacent street was crowded
with an endless file of carriages and all
surroundings indicated the importance of
the occasion. On entering the guests
were met by n small usher, Master Wind
sor Doherty. and directed to the stair.
way. Numerous young girls, prettily
dressed and bearing gaily decorated
wands, assisted in ushering the guests
to their rooms. They were Miss
Gertie Kountze, Miss Louise Doherty,
Miss Edith Her, Miss LORNA Huddleston,
Miss Annie johnson, Miss May Iler, Miss
Lora Thomp.on, Miss Claire Drake and
Miss Mary Inquest.
Descending to the magnificent suite of
rooms below the guests were received by
Bishop Worthington, the Rev. and Mrs.
Doherty, Mrs. Windsor, Mrs. Kountze,
Mrs. Collins Hiss Lyman, Miss Gilman,
Miss May, Miss Wall and Miss Seyer.
The teachers were in full evening dress
and looked attractive. Mrs. Doherty
was most becomingly attired in black
velvet en- train: The pupils came in for
n large share of attention and enjoyed
the occasion as only school girls can.
Thirty young ladies divided into sets of
ten, superihtended the reception and re-
frcshment rooms. There was an absence
of the stiffness that usually characterizes
receptions. There was ample room for
all to circulate and the long corridors
aud parlors We're filled with moving
throng of promenaders. Hoffmans or
chestra, stationed in one of The corridors
played constantly, and many of the
tatiOn to dance. So well entertained
was everyone that it was long past mid
night before the last guest departed.
The gathering included several hundred
people, but Notwithstanding its numbers
the crowd was noticeably of the elite.
All the prominent Episcoralans were
there. and a sprinkling of other denom-
inations. The church, the army and the
best society in general was well repre-
sented, making the most congenial party
that has met nj any large social gather
ing this winter.
INVOCATION TO BRowNELL HALL.
Gods blessing on this sylvan shade,
With which Brownell is Oft arrayed;
When southern winds from sunny skies,
Bring bud and leaf to gladsome eyes;
When song OF bird and honey bee,
Are blithe and happy as can be.
Gods blessing on this hallOwed ground,
Where wisdom here a home hath found
A second Eden doth appear,
The footsteps of the Lord draw near:
And when the evening shadows fall,
His voice doth through each warder call.
Lord God omnipotent here reign,
Bring honor TO Thy hallowed II anne;
Protect, defend this sacred shrine
Through coming years, through coming time;
Let greater honors here befal,
Than ere were dreamed IN LockSley Hall.
No warlike trophies here are hung,
No rusty blade TO scabbard flung;
No flaming sword shall ere be found
Where fruits of righteousness abound;
The tree of life, so fair to see,
Betokens peace and purity.
of Pison, here the muses. sing,
OF ancient Glhon'S silver spring;
The mighty Hiddekel shall roll,
And broad EuphrateS crown the whole;
These living streams of life abound
Where fruits OF Paradise are found.
Fair fountain of perpetual youth,
Of grace and beauty, love and truth;
A faiIer fountain who can tell
Than where our daughters daughters dwell,
This living spring OF life we find
A second Eden to our mind.
God bless this peaceful, hallowed shade,
Hod bless the matron and the maid;
And God bless Robert-blesS his face,
And MI his soul with heavenly grace,
The faithful priest OF Brownell Hall
We say God bless you one and all.
IL B. BURGESS.
Plattsmouth, Neb.
The Colpetzer Reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colpetzer threw open
their handsome house Friday evening
and entertained the young and old of
their acquaintances. Instead of pro.
grammes large banners of red satin, hung
on the wall. bore the order of dances
painted, More elegant dresses were seen
there than at any ball this season.
Mrs. Colpetzer wore scarlet satin en-
train, diamonds.
Miss Wadleigh wore silver-gray satin
garnatured with roses, diamonds.
Miss Minnie Wadleigh, heliotrope satin
elaborately trimmed diamonds